Copperhead rhetoric and Lincoln speech sparks party clash
A heated Copperhead response to a northern politics speech is detailed, labeling Lincoln an abolitionist and urging mobilization against government policy. The text attacks judicial figures, warns of treason, and calls for obstructing policy while wiring a harsh critique of Republican loyalty amid wartime.
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I Minsola
McClellan
Buel
Copperhead
Fitz-Jahe Porter
United States
Lincoln
Greely
Pratt
Judge Pratt
Leon
Knapgack
Ulcot
Capt
Semmés
Alabama
Tomey
Cobb
Floyd
Lerald
Timber Drives and War Road Work Near Nashville
The report describes timber extraction and bridge timber preparation by troops along a ridge near Nashville. Soldiers haul large oak logs down a slope, prepare frames, and push skids while a train waits to switch off near Fort Negrey. The piece notes battle casualties near graves and a vivid view of the construction effort amid smoke and noise.
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Nashville
Ponk
Ephin
Mains
Milrodd
Yondar
Anil
Wwe
Fort Negrey
Emergis
Trim
Mynell
Regents of the State University election notice linked to district judge race
Regents of the State University set a meeting on the 2nd day of the next month at 2 o clock P.M. for the purpose of notifying a candidate for Circuit Judge in the Fifth District. Counties from Kalamazoo to Van Buren are listed among those to attend, with callouts to district officials and party roles.
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Regents of the State University
Hanny
MMS
J. Eastman Johson
Supacer Ae Willard
Micht Kalamazoo
Notiunting
Anid
ALOK
KaNlowa
Calon
Kalumituo
IY van Bueam
Michigel
Quihqun
Bate Court
Calhoun
Murslla
Prem Martin’ D. Strong
Robert Williamern
Jou Hy. Wells
Vail
Saldea
Jou
Lerath
Wien
Jinahe
Shalom Pal
Lansing Correspondence on Detroit riots and court case
From Lansing dated March 7 1868 the report covers a Detroit riot following a sexual assault by a Black man on a white girl, crowds threaten vigilante action, trials proceed, and a court condemns the defendant to life in Jackson State Prison amid a heavy police and militia presence. It notes political tensions with Copperheads and discusses the legal proceedings and crowd reactions.
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Detroit
Detroit Advertiser
Tribune
Copperheads
Witherell
Ilis Monor
Mary Brown An Wien Hoover
Ife
Michigan Central
Jackson
Faulkner
Wis
Og Martius
Padail
Monroe-iyfenne
Randolph Streat
Prigonbread
Legislative session advances amid Detroit bill debate
The legislature heard a Detroit county bill proposed by a Wayne County member. Officials expected adjournment around the 20th as rail and land issues influence actions. Weather remains pleasant with a springlike mood during the session.
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Detroit
Tata
Wayne County
Detroit City
Legislatura
Riot at Beaubien street spurs deadly mob action
A violent mob attacked Black residents in Detroit, burning multiple houses on Beaubien Lafayette and nearby streets. Shots injured several, including a boy named Michael Donohue, as crowds shouted exhortations to kill and burn. Police and troops contained the riot overnight, reporting extensive property loss and hundreds left destitute, with Irish and German families among the sufferers.
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Barticks
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Lafayette
Beaubien and
Fant Fort
Michael Donohue
Proapoctatreet
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Larned and Wayne
Negrées
Cooper-Shop
Beaubien Street
East Fort
Free States
Free Press
Jeff
Davis
Steward
Clinton Street
Smith
Negronat
St. Antoiny
Negrova
Onan
Dirk
Guy
Methews
U.S. Regular Infantry
Fort Wayne
Lyon
Stauniec
Ypsilanti
Mub
Amon
East Port
Con
Allay
Brad Street
Lafayette Street
India
Ince
Faulkner
Moruhiz
Olen
Offen Fryburger
Wupburn
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